Welcome to Bootstrap Connect, a place for all things business, tech and entrepreneurial in Africa!
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A top 3% business podcast that empowers CEO, sales leaders, and entrepreneurs to scale their revenues with the power of sales strategies, sales enablement, artificial intelligence, sales automation, and video. The podcast is hosted by Ruben Dua, Founder and CEO, Darius Santos, Co-Founder and CRO, and Rob Botts, the leading video sales coach. The Connection Loop Podcast is available on all podcast platforms, Apple, Google, Spotify, and YouTube. For booking inquiries, please email podcast@dubb ...
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Connect. Learn. Build Your Startup.
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The Power of WE (Women Entrepreneurs) is a conversation about the love of learning and community. Entrepreneurship is a lifelong journey and women have so much power as entrepreneurs. This podcast taps into that power and helps bring ideas to the forefront. With each episode our goal is to help women who are seeking to start or grow their own businesses get REAL actionable advice that can be used right now. Through conversation and storytelling, we connect with listeners and welcome them int ...
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Welcome to Founder 2 Founder, the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs who refuse to settle for ordinary. Hosted by Sardor Umrdinov, founder and CEO of Home Alliance - a $100+ million tech-enabled home services platform operating nationwide. From bootstrapping his first business to building a horizontally and vertically integrated empire, Sardor brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and game-changers who've turned their visions into multi-mil ...
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The Launch is a podcast for founders, by founders, with unfiltered conversations from entrepreneurs across tech, property, wellness, AI, sport, and beyond. In each episode, our host James Smethurst dives into the real stories behind building a business, from first ideas to fundraising, exits, setbacks, and everything in between. It’s lighthearted but honest, giving founders space to share what they’ve learned, what they’re building, and why it matters. Whether you’re interested in starting a ...
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Welcome to The Impactors Podcast! This podcast is all about impact. Each episode taps into the minds of some of the most impactful people around the world to find out how they have built a life of creating impact. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theimpactorspodcast/support
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This podcast is an experiment in human flourishing; an excuse to connect with outstanding folks (changemakers, achievers and thinkers) across fields deep dive into what makes them unique and what makes them tick. Guests include Kunal Shah, Sridhar Vembu, Ankur Warikoo, Shradha Sharma, Nithin Kamath. New episode out every other Sunday! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the series are solely personal and do not necessarily represent those of my company / employers.
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Over the past decade, the MENA region has been silently building an ecosystem while the world wasn't watching. The mission of this show is to share those stories from those that are contributing to this change, the investors, founders, and operators. We'll be interviewing guests to talk openly about their journeys, starting with their childhood and going all the way through to the Why? How? What? of their entrepreneurial journeys. Showcasing these stories is vital for people to connect, lear ...
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The Only 5 Ways to Build & Scale a Home Service Business in 2025 | Scott Slate
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1:08:29Want to build a $3M+ home service business — even if you're starting from scratch? In this episode of Founder 2 Founder, I sit down with Scott Slate, a 28-year industry veteran who’s helped scale dozens of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses across the U.S. We break down what works right now — from hiring and training, to increasing your comp…
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Why Airbnb Is Dying & Crypto Is the Future — with Jason Lee
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48:37From sleeping in a garage to managing 180 luxury Airbnbs and launching a $100M crypto fund — Jason Lee is living proof that vision, grit, and purpose can build massive wealth. In this episode of Founder 2 Founder, we dive deep into Jason’s journey: scaling in short-term rentals, navigating the collapse of the Airbnb gold rush, and how crypto fund-o…
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Repeatable, Scalable Demand Gen: The LinkedIn + Email Playbook with Michael Falato
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39:31In this episode, Michael Falato breaks down a practical, measurable system for B2B pipeline growth—combining LinkedIn, email deliverability, intent signals, and thought-leadership roundtables. We cover where to start (prospecting your existing network), how to design outreach sequences that get replies, and how to “make it about them” so conversati…
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No Investors, No Code — Just Grit! How to Build a 7-Figure HVAC Business
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1:05:35What does it really take to build a home service empire in America — from scratch, no tech skills, no outside money? In this episode of Founder 2 Founder, I sit down with Moe Osman, a former sales pro who bootstrapped his HVAC company using Facebook ads, hustle, and a clear growth strategy. We break down exactly how to start with under $3K, make hi…
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He Cleaned Toilets at 16 — Now Owns a $25M Real Estate Empire
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1:07:09From scrubbing toilets to running medical facilities — this is the unfiltered journey of Jason Santos, a real estate investor and entrepreneur who turned hustle into generational wealth. In this powerful episode of Founder 2 Founder, Jason reveals how he flipped his first house with no experience, raised smart capital, built healthcare facilities, …
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How Jason Hennessey Built an SEO Empire Without a Website
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42:03In this episode of Founder 2 Founder, I sit down with Jason Hennessey, founder of one of the top SEO agencies for law firms — and a master of systems, focus, and growth. He shares how he worked 80+ hour weeks without burning out, the sticky-note method he uses every Sunday, and how he scaled Hennessey Digital before even launching a proper website.…
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TOP AI Tools That Actually Work for SEO in 2025
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1:14:09Most people are using AI tools the wrong way. In this episode of Founder 2 Founder, I sit down with SEO legend Jason Hennessey to uncover the AI tools that actually boost traffic and increase lead conversion by 20% — and how you can use them to scale your business. 🔥 You’ll learn: • Jason’s top AI-powered SEO tools for 2025 • How to write content t…
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Sweat Equity, Startups & the £75 That Changed Everything
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34:16Guest: Colin Glass – Entrepreneur, investor, accountant, and mentor to hundreds of startups 🔥 He Turned £75 into a Startup Empire: How Colin Glass Helped Build & Back Hundreds of Businesses What does it really take to build a successful startup—and back the next generation of founders? In this powerful episode of The Launch Podcast, we sit down wit…
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Boost Drinks Founder Simon Gray Spills All on £70 Million Exit
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53:54How did a rejected uni student with a 20% attendance rate turn a simple idea into a £70 MILLION brand? 👀 In this explosive episode of The Launch Podcast, we dive deep with Simon Gray, founder of Boost Drinks, on how he built a household brand from scratch—without owning a factory, warehouse, or even delivery vans. Simon shares how: 💡 He spotted a g…
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Bootstrapped to Exit: Phil Fraser’s Start up success story
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44:36What happens when you quit accounting, stumble into the internet boom, and accidentally build one of the UK’s first online bingo empires? In this episode of The Launch Podcast, Phil Fraser, founder of the Leeds Business Podcast and online gaming veteran, shares how he went from clueless graduate to digital trailblazer—bootstrapping a business from …
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Prison, Rugby, Redemption: Q & Suaia’s Journey to Save Lives
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52:59In one of our most powerful and emotional episodes yet, we sit down with Q and Suaia's—professional rugby players and founders of the Talk Your Walk Foundation. Their stories are raw, real, and deeply inspiring. From troubled pasts, personal loss, and prison time… to international rugby careers and a mission to transform lives through mental health…
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Behind the Screams: How GrimmFest Built a Horror Empire
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35:28In this episode of The Launch Podcast, we dive into the world of indie horror and genre cinema with Rachel and Simeon Halligan, co-founders of GrimmFest and creators of the upcoming psychological thriller Past Life. From producing their first horror feature to launching one of the UK’s leading genre film festivals, Rachel and Simeon share their jou…
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Rugby to Real Estate: How They Built a Property Empire
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50:11In this inspiring episode of The Launch, we sit down with Joe and Tom—two ex-rugby players from West Yorkshire—who left behind their sports careers to tackle the world of property development. With nothing but grit, hustle, and a shared vision, they went from living off maternity pay and using a broken-down Hyundai as a work van… to sourcing and ma…
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How this former Race Driver is disrupting the track experience world, and bootstrapping a business to generating revenue in 6 weeks
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44:50• A racing driver from Barnsley breaking into motorsport with zero connections • Track days that are more than just a few laps on an airfield • And a business quietly rewriting the rulebook on how to drive productivity. James Merrills has built Raidillon Racing & Race Competitions, both startups; one turning high-performance track days into a…
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Raising investment & replacing frustrating phone systems with Neural Voice ft Jeremy Smith and Harry Finch
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48:06Raising investment, replacing frustrating phone systems and being on hold with AI - Inside Neural Voice’s AI Revolution with Jeremy Smith and Harry Finch In this episode, we chat with Jeremy Smith (CEO) and Harry Finch (Lead Engineer) from Neural Voice, a UK startup building AI that replaces traditional phone systems with smart, human-like conversa…
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SaaS, Startups & LinkedIn – Real Talk With Utsav Patel of Supergrow
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41:16Send us a text In this episode of The Startup OG Podcast, host Nikunj Thakkar chats with Utsav Patel, founder of Supergrow.ai, about his journey from college dropout to building a lean, impactful SaaS product helping creators grow on LinkedIn. 🎧 In this episode, we cover: Utsav’s story from Gujarat Technological University to startup life The leap …
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Driving B2B Sales on LinkedIn using Video with Jordan Villanueva
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39:44Jordan Villanueva's journey from software engineering to marketing is a testament to adaptability in the modern business world. Starting as a front-end software engineer at a mortgage company developing mobile applications for iOS and Android, she transformed her career during the 2020 pandemic into becoming a successful B2B marketing entrepreneur.…
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Building a D2C Brand in the Creator Economy | Himanshu Gupta, Co-founder of KREO
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45:23Send us a text How do you build a thriving D2C brand in the competitive creator economy? In this episode, we speak with Himanshu Gupta, Co-founder of KREO, a brand that’s redefining the gaming and content creator accessories market. From high-performance gaming keyboards and ergonomic chairs to professional lighting and audio equipment, KREO is emp…
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Bootstrapping 3 SaaS Startups as a Non-Tech Founder | Ankit Dudhwewala's Journey
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45:22Send us a text How do you build and scale multiple SaaS companies without a tech background? In this episode, we sit down with Ankit Dudhwewala, the co-founder of SoftwareSuggest, CallHippo, and ControlHippo. Ankit shares his journey as a bootstrapped, non-tech founder who built not one but three successful SaaS businesses from Ahmedabad. He opens …
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Revolutionizing Small Business Marketing: How Geofencing is Leveling the Playing Field with Barbara Wardell and Ernesto Cullari
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35:39Discover how geofencing technology is revolutionizing small business marketing in this insightful episode featuring Cullari and Wardell, pioneers in location-based advertising. Co-founders Ernesto Cullari and Barbara Wardell share how their "people-first" philosophy and innovative technology are helping local businesses compete with major corporati…
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Solving Cross-Border Payments: Rishabh Goel on Merchant of Records with Dodo Payments
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50:05Send us a text Join us for an insightful conversation with Rishabh Goel, Co-founder of Dodo Payments, as we dive into the world of cross-border payments and the emerging role of Merchant of Records in simplifying global transactions. 🌍 In this episode, Rishabh takes us through his incredible journey—from studying at BITS Pilani and London Business …
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Bootstrapping, Pivoting, and Going Global: The Story Behind Dyrect with Abhishek Agarwal
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36:51Send us a text Join us as we sit down with Abhishek Agarwal, Co-founder of Dyrect, a cutting-edge warranty management platform for modern brands. In this episode, Abhishek shares: His journey of building a startup from Pune The realities of bootstrapping and multiple startup attempts The importance of pivoting to find product-market fit How Dyrect …
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Connection Loop Podcast with Craig Sciglimpaglia of Stride
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33:41We are featuring in this podcast, Craig Sciglimpaglia, a dynamic sales leader and GenAI enthusiast with a rich career journey that inspires many. As the VP of Sales at Quantified, Craig has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in driving sales strategies that align with business objectives. His expertise in the realm of artificial int…
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Building & Selling an EdTech Startup: Raj Kothari’s Journey from MyClassCampus to Teachmint
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45:33Send us a text Join us in this episode as we talk with Raj Kothari, Co-founder of MyClassCampus, who shares his journey of building one of India’s largest EdTech startups. Raj dives into how he scaled MyClassCampus into a leading school ERP system and discusses the strategies that led to its successful acquisition by Teachmint. Learn key insights i…
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The Ultimate Product Hunt Launch Playbook: Superjoin's Success Story Revealed
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43:00Send us a text 🚀 Want to dominate Product Hunt? Discover the step-by-step strategy that helped Superjoin achieve a #1 Product of the Day, #2 Product of the Week, and rank as the #1 Productivity, Artificial Intelligence, and SaaS product of the week! In this exclusive interview, the Superjoin team breaks down their Product Hunt launch playbook, shar…
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How Shyamal Parikh Built SmartTask: Insights on SaaS, Funding, and Entrepreneurship
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49:41Send us a text In this episode of Entrepreneur's Cafe, we chat with Shyamal Parikh, Founder of SmartTask, an online productivity tool designed to help organizations streamline their workflows. Shyamal shares his entrepreneurial journey, including raising pre-seed funding and building SmartTask in a highly competitive SaaS market. We explore the cha…
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The Three Keys to Growing your SAAS Company with TK Kader
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52:47Scaling your SaaS business can often feel like navigating uncharted waters—but what if you had a proven roadmap from a seasoned expert who’s already led multiple companies to success? In this episode of the Dubb Podcast Connection Loop, TK Kader, with over 15 years in the game, reveals the strategic pillars that can transform your software venture …
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How to Bootstrap to $23M in SAAS ARR in 4 years with Adam Robinson
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52:19Are you ready to unlock the secrets of SaaS marketing? Join us for an exclusive interview with Adam Robinson, CEO of RB2B and Retention.com. Discover the future of SaaS marketing and learn valuable insights from one of the industry's top experts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the competition. Watch now and take your marketing …
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How to Start a World-Class Business Podcast with Anne Scottlin
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45:55In this podcast, we will talk about the Origin story, Podcasting, and Social entrepreneurship. #linkedin #smallbusiness #podcasting #hollywood #speaker #author
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#WINtheNOW - How To Live A Life Of Presence with Eric Recker
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35:26In today's podcast with Eric Recker, we will discuss about the #WINtheNOW Burnout journey Pivot from only dentistry to coaching, speaking, writing, content
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The Secrets Business Owners Are Leaving Money on Table with Jean Jackson
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33:16In today's podcast with Holly Jean Jackson, we will discuss: Revenue, Peak Performance, and Where Biz Owners Leave money on the table.
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SmartCue's Journey & How Interactive Demos Can Skyrocket Your Sales | With Robin Singhvi
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39:39Send us a text Join us for an exhilarating new episode of the Entrepreneur's Cafe Podcast featuring Robin Singhvi, the innovative Founder of SmartCue. In this episode, we delve into Robin's entrepreneurial journey, exploring the genesis of SmartCue and the vision behind it. Discover how SmartCue is revolutionizing the way businesses engage with the…
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Xobin's CEO Guruprakash Sivabalan on Pivoting, VC Funding, and Building $500K ARR Business
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55:57Send us a text Join us for an insightful episode of the Entrepreneurs Cafe Podcast as we dive deep into the remarkable journey of Guruprakash Sivabalan, the Founder and CEO of Xobin—a smart talent assessment platform that's taking the hiring world by storm. In this episode, Guruprakash shares the story of Xobin's evolution, from its early pivots to…
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The Pillars of Profitability with Cyndi Lesinski
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42:30Think of building a tall house with just one pillar — not very sturdy, right? You'd need at least four pillars to make it strong. It's the same deal when it comes to making a successful business. You've got to set up several strong pillars to make it work. So, what are these four pillars? We've got Cyndi Lesinski here to explain. Cyndi has been wor…
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An Indie Hacker's Journey to $4.5K MRR and beyond | Ft. Sai Krishna, Founder, Superblog.ai
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44:30Send us a text Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the world of SaaS with Sai Krishna, the indie hacker and brain behind Superblog.ai. Discover how he propelled his platform to an impressive $4.5K MRR and beyond, overcoming the unique challenges of solo entrepreneurship. Dive deep into Sai's journey, from his early days as an indi…
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The Future of AI for Business and Personal Growth with Artem Koren
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34:00In this episode of the Connection Loop podcast, I speak with Artem Koren, Cofounder of Sembly AI. We discuss- AI disrupting the future of work- The growing market for AI Agents and the- Startup journey #linkedin #smallbusiness #ai #ceo #technology #salestips #smallbusiness
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Add a Sales Process to Increase Revenue and Improve Happiness with Adi Klevit
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27:36Picture this… You've just wrapped up your pitch with a potential customer, feeling confident that your presentation was a knockout. However, instead of an enthusiastic "Let's do it," they hit you with the classic "Thanks, I'll need to talk to my business partner." Cue the confusion. You thought you covered all your bases, and asked the right questi…
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Why the Barbie Movie was a Massive Success with Brittney Minton
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33:32How did Barbie, a movie about a plastic doll, generate over $1.4 billion? In this episode, Ruben and Brittney spill the tea on Mattel's genius move with the Barbie movie. Spoiler alert: it’s self-deprecation. The movie’s main trailer promises that “If you love Barbie, this movie is for you. If you hate Barbie, this movie is for you.” Not only did M…
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How Paige made $236K in Commissions with "Pocket Video Funnels"
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34:10Hello everyone, welcome to today's podcast. We are excited to have Paige Battcher join us as our guest speaker. Paige will be discussing some interesting topics such as Authenticity, StorySelling, Automation and Systems, and Imperfect Action. So, stay tuned, and let's dive into the conversation.
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How to Create More Flow in Your Business with Dale Gibbons
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22:32On today's podcast, we had the honor of featuring Dale Gibbons - a CEO, Profit Breakthrough Specialist, lover of God and country, friend to many, coach to some, mentor to a few, and a father of two. He graciously shared with us the 9 flows that make a business successful and how to overcome any obstacles that could impede the creation of a magnetic…
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Growing Your Business Using Insurance with Ryan Hanley
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44:38In today's podcast, we invited Ryan Hanley to discuss how leadership, growth, and personal development help people in business. #leadership
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Thriving Through Big Life Changes with Toni Bubb
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32:26In today's episode, join Ruben Dua as he meets with Toni Bubb - The Professional Lover of Life, and embark on a transformative journey of life changes. Having catalyst moments, healing experiences, and powerful breakthroughs that will challenge the rules of destiny. Don't miss out!
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How to Acquire More Clients with Gaming, Psychology, and Nature with Beau Button
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38:12Imagine turning every customer interaction into an adventure. Picture your audience not just participating, but eagerly engaging with your brand, driven by the thrill of the experience. This is the promise of gamification, a strategy that harnesses the excitement of gaming elements to captivate users and drive business growth. When paired with the …
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Upselling Techniques using Video for Sales Growth
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10:35Upselling, is one of the most powerful things that you can do in sales and marketing. In fact, building your community where they cannot wait to see what you have new is the dream— an attainable dream. Watch this video to learn more.
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How to Live Stream a Zoom meeting to Facebook/YouTube/Twitter
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5:01In this live stream, I will share how to stream two multiple platforms including your Facebook page, Facebook group, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. This does require using two platforms but it's the only way that we figured out the way to make it work.
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The Power of Video Email Newsletters - Hero Story About Ed
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18:03If you are sending text-based emails or using fancy HTML templates, you are missing out on a massive opportunity. Watch this video to see how Ed has consistently grown his business with video email newsletters using Dubb (https://dubb.com)
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Join us in a LIVE Workshop to learn how to focus your time on the people who will drive revenue, repeats, and referrals!
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The Rebirth of Coolness - Robots, Personalized Letters, and Perseverance with Rick Elmore
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31:28In this podcast with Rick Elmore, we will discuss, The Power of Going Analog for Building Meaningful Relationships with Clients, Customers, and Employees #SimplyNoted #Marketing #40under40
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How Entrepreneurs Can Overcome Struggle with Accountability, Optimization, and Reality with Mark Stouse
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45:50In this episode Ruben Dua, CEO of Dubb meets with Mark Stouse, CEO of Proof Analytics #entrepeneurship #analycis #data #ceo
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